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04 Feb 19

Here’s when you can expect your tax refund to hit your bank account, according to the IRS

Most people dread filing their taxes— but nearly everyone is hoping for a refund. The IRS was affected by the record 35-day government shutdown, though it said it would still work to process tax returns and provide refunds to filers on time. Now that the shutdown is over, at least…

04 Feb 19

Taxes 2019: When to file and what big changes to expect

The last year has seen one of the biggest changes to the tax code in recent history, leaving many filers (and some tax preparers) unsure of what to expect this year. Fortunately, most of the changes are quite specific and actually make it a little easier for most filers to…

08 Jan 19

IRS Confirms Tax Filing Season to Begin January 28

WASHINGTON ― Despite the government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service today confirmed that it will process tax returns beginning January 28, 2019 and provide refunds to taxpayers as scheduled. “We are committed to ensuring that taxpayers receive their refunds notwithstanding the government shutdown. I appreciate the hard work of the…

22 Oct 18

IRS Announces MeF Shutdown and Cutover Dates

IRS has announced that the Modern e-File System (MeF) will commence its annual shutdown and cutover maintenance period on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. in order to prepare the system for the upcoming Tax Year 2018 Filing Season See the full text of the announcement here. Preparers should…

16 Oct 18

Tax Preparer Education Requirements: Qualifications & Certifications

Being a tax preparer comes with specific responsibilities that require continuous professional development. The IRS mandates continuing education for tax preparers to ensure they are informed of the latest tax laws, due diligence changes, and best practices for accurate and reliable tax services. Let’s explore the Tax Preparer Education Requirements…

16 Oct 18

Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit & Additional Tax Credit

The tax industry stakeholders are projecting refunds will begin hitting accounts mid-week, Feb 22nd. This is just an estimate and not a guarantee and it could take 7-10 days for the backlog of refunds to be caught up. Also note, the refunds may not be deposited in the order of…

16 Oct 18

5 Mistakes Preparers Make When Buying Tax Software

Refusing To Adopt Cloud-based Software The tax preparation software industry is probably one of the slowest industries to embrace cloud technology for software needs. There are items to be concerned about, however, if banking, finance, trading, healthcare and other sensitive data can reside in the cloud, isn’t it time to…

Here’s when you can expect your tax refund to hit your bank account, according to the IRS

Taxes 2019: When to file and what big changes to expect

IRS Confirms Tax Filing Season to Begin January 28

IRS Announces MeF Shutdown and Cutover Dates

Tax Preparer Education Requirements: Qualifications & Certifications

Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit & Additional Tax Credit

5 Mistakes Preparers Make When Buying Tax Software

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